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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Charleston Real Estate Market Update</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Random Thoughts and Statistics for this Charleston Real Estate MarketHere are some statistics for you regarding the different areas surrounding Charleston.&nbsp; Remember- every market is different, and every market in each area surrounding Charleston is also different.Random stats from last week:165 residential properties under contract past wk. Great buying activity for time of year. But prices continue to fall (like the rest of the real estate markets around the country).136 single family hom... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:41:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Just Sold Another One- 52 Smith Street Charleston, SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Just Sold on the Peninsula, downtown Charleston 1.8 millionEven in the difficult market of 2011, we are still selling houses in Charlestion. This truly is a unique property, and in one of the finer areas on the Charleston Peninsula. I was fortunate to have exceptional clients.Here is the writeup on the home:

&nbsp;Circa 1850, 52 Smith Street is enviably located in the heart of Harleston Village on the corner of Smith and Montague Streets. Over the past five years, the interior and exterior of... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:46:22 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Folly beach house just SOLD on West Ashley, Folly Beach SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Another Folly Beach Home Sold...&nbsp;302 W Ashley on Folly Beach for $410,000.&nbsp; A super price for our buyer, for being across the street from the ocean.Classic beach bungalow situated on a corner to corner lot, directly across the street from the Atlantic Ocean.&nbsp; Ocean views from the large screened in porch, family room, and master bedroom as well.&nbsp; Across the street is the small park, so there won't be another large beach house stealing the view. If you are interested in selling... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 16:21:40 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Top 10 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Charleston for 2010</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ There certainly are some unique and incredible properties in the Charleston, SC area.&nbsp; We have such a fantastic city rich in history and culture, all while being along the Atlantic Ocean.&nbsp; I thought this might be quite interesting to show you the most expensive homes that have sold in the Charleston SC area for 2010.&nbsp; So here they are, the top ten most expensive homes sold in Charleston, SC for the 2010 year.&nbsp; Which one is your favorite?&nbsp;

#10&nbsp; 78 East Bay St. &amp;nb... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:21:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Has the Local Increase in Cruise Ships Turned Off Buyers?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I have seen an increased presence of cruise ships on the Charleston Peninsula lately and wanted to share an article I found in the Post and Courier.&nbsp; This was written by a local Realtor here in Charleston, and I wanted to share their viewpoint on the matter.You've all heard the saying, &quot;Change is inevitable; growth is optional&quot;.&nbsp; I know that this increase in cruise ships will help the local economy downtown.&nbsp; But at what point are we slowly chipping away at the character... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:40:44 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Sellers: How the HAFA Program can help with Short Sales</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program is a program designed for sellers that are upside down in their house.&nbsp; This program is for those folks that have contemplated selling their home as a &ldquo;Short Sale&rdquo; rather than allowing for foreclosure.&nbsp; So how does it work?The benefit of this HAFA program is that you would no longer be responsible for the difference between what you owe on your mortgage and the amount that your home sells for.&nbsp; You see, in Sou... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:15:13 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Absolute Auction Tomorrow in the Old Village, Mount Pleasant!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 426 Bank Street Absolute AuctionSold to the highest bidder!&nbsp; What is the minimum?&nbsp; Answer: THERE IS NO MINIMUM.&nbsp; The highest bidder gets the house, that's it.&nbsp; This is an ABSOLUTE auction meaning if the highest bidder is $17, the house sells for $17.Come see this Absolute Auction tomorrow, Saturday Feb 12 at 11:00amPROPERTY DESCRIPTION: This classic Old Village cottage is practically new as almost everything is new down to the studs. The kitchen is new with granite, cabinets ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:14:20 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>The Latest Charleston Real Estate Statistics from January to August 2010</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I've linked the latest stats below.&nbsp; All areas from:January-August '09 vs. January-August '10 The good news is that overall number of transactions has increased by 15.2% year to date and median sales price has increased 1.9% year to date.&nbsp; The bad news is the year to date number of transactions was up 30% at the end of June and 20% at the end of July.&nbsp; It is still up 15.2% but seems to be dropping and likely headed for a 10% gain by the end of the year.&nbsp; We had 8100 closed tr... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:31:21 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Buy a 120 acre Island in the Town of Sullivans Island for Under 200K?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Well this listing is definitely intriguing.&nbsp; It is an Island for sale on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) only a stone&rsquo;s throw from Sullivans Island and the Isle of Palms.&nbsp; It is 120 total acres, and it is only listed for $199,000.&nbsp; Yes, you can own your own island for under 200K, with 1,800 feet of deepwater frontage on the ICW.&nbsp; A one minute boat ride to the Atlantic Ocean.&nbsp; After all, when buying real estate- it&rsquo;s all about the location, right?But before yo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 08:48:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>An update to the Charleston, SC Real Estate Market</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Here are some random thoughts on the market.&nbsp; Instead of just keeping them to myself, I wanted to share.&nbsp; Sorry for the short, rambling thoughts...Good news:First quarter 2010 statistics:MLS sold units are up 10.3%1591 homesNew listings are up 5.3%Active inventory (homes on the market) 3/31 is down 6.4% (great!)9,036 &ndash; lowest in 4 yearsSupply and demand ratio improving Still needs to be half &ndash; 15 months supplyWon&rsquo;t happen for awhile &ndash; REOs and Short SalesPricesN... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:34:05 -0500</pubDate>
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